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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — With most starters watching from the sideline, Atlanta and Jacksonville got a last look at players vying for open roster spots.

MIAMI (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons were stout against the run, dug in on third down and came up with a big takeaway — all things coach Mike Smith is looking for this season.

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons traded guard Quinn Ojinnaka to the New England Patriots for an undisclosed draft pick on Monday.

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons have lost rookie receiver Kerry Meier to a season-ending knee injury.

ATLANTA (AP) — Matt Ryan played two decent series. Matt Cassel played four average ones.

SUWANEE, Ga. (AP) — Atlanta Falcons coach Mike Smith says receiver Michael Jenkins appeared to sustain an injury ”in the shoulder area” during a team scrimmage.

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The NFL suspended Falcons defensive tackle Jonathan Babineaux for one game Tuesday after his arrest last year on marijuana charges.

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Falcons coach Mike Smith was smiling cautiously as training camp opened on Friday.

PHILADELPHIA (Reuters) - The Philadelphia Eagles have signed former Atlanta Falcons safety Antoine Harris, the National Football League club announced Thursday.

ATLANTA (AP) — The NFL has suspended Atlanta Falcons linebacker Robert James for four games for violating the league’s substance-abuse policy.

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons added bulk and smarts with Southeastern Conference talent on the second day of the NFL draft.

ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons have signed free-agent cornerback Dunta Robinson, the Houston Texans’ career interceptions leader, to a six-year, $57 million contract.

ATLANTA (AP) — A person familiar with the negotiations said the Atlanta Falcons agreed to terms on a six-year deal Friday with free-agent cornerback Dunta Robinson, who had 13 interceptions in the last six seasons with Houston.

Matt Ryan threw for 223 yards and two touchdowns Sunday, helping the Falcons beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to finish with consecutive winning records for the first time in franchise history.

ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta Falcons tight end Tony Gonzalez strained his right calf late in the first half against the Buffalo Bills and will not return.

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Bills say slot receiver Josh Reed will not play in Sunday’s game at the Atlanta Falcons.